Himachali Sepu Vadi
Sepu Vadi is an important part of Himachali Cuisine in India and you will find it there in every celebration, be it a wedding or a festival. Himachali Sepu Vadi […]
Category: Pickle/Preserves
Pickles are a great way of enhancing any meal. They are spicy and sour, which adds a zing to the food. The pickle that you get in the market, they mostly contain preservatives to increase the shelf life, but that may not be good for your health. You can make them at home without adding any preservatives.
As per the leading nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar when you leave the pickle in sun for a few days with oil and spices, it gets fermented, which has great benefits for your health.
Basic Jam Recipe
This basic jam recipe has been taken from the Tartine Bread book by the owner of the famous Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. If you are looking to learn how […]
Green Chilli Pickle with Mustard
Green Chilli Pickle with Mustard is a very simple pickle with very few ingredients. Pickle gets ready in 2-3 days and can last for a few weeks. It is very […]
Anwala/Amla/Gooseberry Candy
We all know the medicinal benefits of Anwala/Amla/Gooseberry. Its regular use improves ones immunity and it also reduces the acidity of the body. Since it’s not available all year round, […]
Anwala/Amla/Gooseberry Chutney (Chunda)
Anwala/Amla/Gooseberry Chutney (Chunda) is a great way to preserve the goodness of anwala for the whole year. It’s tasty and really really healthy. It is a sweet and sour pickle, […]
Aam Papad (Mango Leather)
Aam Papad, a sweet and sour preserve/mukhwas made out of mango pulp brings back all the childhood memories, when we used to spend our pocket money on the corner stall […]
Dry Mango Pickle
I remember from my childhood, whenever we travelled my Mom always prepared Potatoes and Puri and packed this Dry Mango Pickle as an accompaniment. I guess it was easy to […]
Gajar Ka Achaar
This is a crunchy Gajar Ka Achaar, which enhances the taste of every meal. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Gajar (carrots) 1 Kg Rai (mustard) seeds […]
Tamarind Onions
Tamarind Onions is a delicious way to enjoy small onions with every meal. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Servings: Not Applicable Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Small Onions 500 gm Tamarind Pulp 1/4 […]
Guava Jelly
Guava Jelly is my favorite jelly, partially because my Mom used to make loads of it when I was young and it used to last for the whole year. Surprisingly […]
Whole Red Chili Pickle
If you like chilies, Whole Red Chili Pickle is the pickle you want to make when chilies are in season and then enjoy it the whole year. Good thing is […]
Pickled Jalapeno
You can buy pickled Jalapeno from the stores but if you can’t find it, worry not, you can make it at home very easily. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Servings: Not […]
Anwale/Amle Ka Achaar (Gooseberry Pickle)
Anwale/Amle Ka Achaar is a guilt free way of preserving and enjoying anwala. Anwala is really good for health and you want to consume it everyday but the options are […]
Rice Kachri
Kachri is a rice snack that is stored in pantry and needs frying before you can eat it. These days nobody makes them at home but I vividly remember my […]
Pickled Ginger or Pink Ginger
Pink Ginger has a zing that changes the mood of the food. If you are thinking that the meal is bland and boring, just serve some pink ginger with it […]
Gobhi Ka Achaar (Cauliflower Pickle)
Gobhi Ka Achaar is a seasonal achaar, meaning unlike other achaars, you can’t keep it for a long time. It loses its crunchiness as it gets old. So make it […]
Sabudana Papad
I remember the days when I used to help my Mom make Sabudana Papad. Nowadays no one makes it at home but if you know how to make it, it’s […]
Urad Badi or Vadi
Urad Badi is made out of dhuli urad dal and it’s used with potatoes and tomatoes while preparing a curry. They are extremely popular in North India. Traditionally housewives made […]
Moong Badi or Vadi
Moong Badi or Vadi is made out of moong dal and it’s used in curries with potatoes. Traditionally housewives made Moong Badi at home in summers but nowadays no one […]
Adarak Neemboo Ka Achaar (Ginger Lime Pickle)
Adarak Neemboo Ka Achaar (Ginger Lime Pickle) is a very simple pickle. It needs to be stored in refrigerator and unlike other pickles it does not stay for a long […]